Zenister 0 #1 February 10, 2008 well we know its not Eloy any longer so where should the serious student of canopy flight go to learn? obviously aircraft, landing area, environment (both weather and culture) matter... but available coaching and easy of dedicated canopy jumps would be a larger factor IMO.... apart from funding your own plane/field and dedicated coach what operating dropzone is considered 'the best' lately?____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canuck 0 #2 February 10, 2008 I don't know much about the east coast, but as far as the west goes I would say Perris and Lodi. Perris has lots of lift power, lots of loads. Not the best pond, but a pond nevertheless. No bans on turns. Some very, very good canopy coaches. Lodi has $5 hop n pops (last I heard anyway). I don't know who all is available for coaching there, but I think TJ is, and he is OG badass! Small pond and no turn bans. I'd hit Perris for some coaching, then head up to Lodi and practice, practice, practice... Actually, I might just do that this summer! Canuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
klingeme 1 #3 February 15, 2008 My vote goes for Deland for the canopy coaching. Hard to beat Scott Miller and the PD boys. Quote well we know its not Eloy any longer so where should the serious student of canopy flight go to learn? obviously aircraft, landing area, environment (both weather and culture) matter... but available coaching and easy of dedicated canopy jumps would be a larger factor IMO.... apart from funding your own plane/field and dedicated coach what operating dropzone is considered 'the best' lately? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chaoskitty 0 #4 February 15, 2008 Skydive The Farm has a dedicated canopy coach for all levels (Ian Drennan.. hes SA but he's OK. ). Normally one aircraft flies back to back loads with no problems for hop n pops. Seperate hp landing area, big enough to swoop the pond or the dirt. Ian is the mainstay canopy coach, but any of the local talent will work with you. I think the separation of the landing areas is one of the best features of the dz. Look at aerial view one and aerial zoomed on this link: http://ts.realtourvision.com/tour/BU/tour.view.new.php?utl=BU-6935-4PG3DX-01 www.skydivethefarm.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Derekbox 0 #5 February 16, 2008 I dont think Scott Miller is doing canopy coaching anymore, last I heard he was running one more batch of classes and then is moving on to greener pastures. But check it out for yourself. D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyChimp 0 #6 March 4, 2008 Quote My vote goes for Deland for the canopy coaching. Hard to beat Scott Miller and the PD boys. Quote well we know its not Eloy any longer so where should the serious student of canopy flight go to learn? obviously aircraft, landing area, environment (both weather and culture) matter... but available coaching and easy of dedicated canopy jumps would be a larger factor IMO.... apart from funding your own plane/field and dedicated coach what operating dropzone is considered 'the best' lately? How do I get in contact with Scott Miller? Does anyone else find it funny that we made a SPORT out of an EMERGENCY PROCEDURE?!?! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ianmdrennan 2 #7 March 4, 2008 www.freedomofflight.tv Blues, IanPerformance Designs Factory Team Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bowie 0 #8 March 5, 2008 QuoteI don't know much about the east coast, but as far as the west goes I would say Perris and Lodi. Perris has lots of lift power, lots of loads. Not the best pond, but a pond nevertheless. No bans on turns. Some very, very good canopy coaches. Lodi has $5 hop n pops (last I heard anyway). I don't know who all is available for coaching there, but I think TJ is, and he is OG badass! Small pond and no turn bans. I'd hit Perris for some coaching, then head up to Lodi and practice, practice, practice... Actually, I might just do that this summer! Canuck I am hitting perris 16/3 for some coaching and heading to lodi for cheap practising after that so that plan sound really cool to me. BoBo Wienberg vimeo.com/bowienberg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
agent_lead 0 #9 March 12, 2008 Quote I am hitting perris 16/3 for some coaching and heading to lodi for cheap practising after that so that plan sound really cool to me. Bo make sure you get some coaching from TJ @ lodi.. http://www.tj-land.com/ will get you in contact with him-------------------------------------------- www.facebook.com/agentlead Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sclosoma 0 #10 March 13, 2008 a new lodi rule: no turns allowed in excess of 90 degrees below 500 feet, sorry"Don't mistake common stupidity for common sense" -Bill Dause Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
